Hey y’all! Today, we’re diving into a classic that always brings a smile to the table: the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole. This dish is the perfect blend of creamy, crunchy, and savory goodness—a real winner for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or just because it’s a Tuesday! Let’s get to cookin’!
Ultimate Green Bean Casserole
First up, we got to talk about how beautiful this dish looks! Check out this mouthwatering image:
Now, let’s talk ingredients, because honey, you gotta have the right stuff to make it pop!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Alright, now that we got our ingredients ready, let’s break down how to whip this up!
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes, until they’re bright green but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, milk, and soy sauce. Stir it all together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the blanched green beans to the mixture and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the green bean mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- After 25 minutes, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle the crispy fried onions on top. Put it back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving so it sets up just right!
There you have it! A delicious, creamy green bean casserole that’ll have your family and friends coming back for seconds. Serve it up at your next gathering, and watch it disappear faster than you can say “pass the casserole.” Enjoy, y’all!
